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"Ojotas" is a noun which is often translated as "sandal", and "sandalias" is a noun which is also often translated as "sandal". Learn more about the difference between "ojotas" and "sandalias" below.
la ojota(
oh
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hoh
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. sandal
Las ojotas de los campesinos tienen suelas muy resistentes para el trabajo en el campo.The sandals of the peasants have tough soles to work in the field.
a. flip-flop
Vino una ola y se llevó una de las ojotas de Valeria.A wave came and took one of Valeria's flip-flops.
b. thong (Australia)
Es indispensable usar ojotas en las duchas públicas.It's essential to wear thongs in public showers.
la sandalia(
sahn
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dah
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lyah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (footwear)
a. sandal
¿A que son muy monas estas sandalias de piel que me compré?Aren't these leather sandals that I bought really cute?